Telethon's Weekend move

For the first time in Telethon history, the multi million dollar
fundraiser will be held outside the grounds of Channel Seven
Perth's studios.

In a move designed to bring WA's most popular charity to
the people, the event will be held at Perth's newest and most
exciting meeting and events venue, the $220 million Perth
Convention Exhibition Centre (The Perth Centre) on November 6 and 7
2004.

According to Channel Seven Perth Managing Director Chris
Wharton, the move is an exciting one and will potentially raise
hundreds of thousands of extra dollars for children and young
people throughout Western Australia.

"The general public will be able to experience
performances live on an enormous stage, in a scale never before
seen in Perth. In addition to the Telethon artists and performances
on the main stage, visitors to Telethon will have access to
activities and rides in the fun park and the chance to meet some of
their favourite celebrities at the celebrity signing stage. They
will be treated to an experience which will exceed all
expectations.

"We are very excited about the new fundraising
initiatives we have planned for the Perth public and Telethon. The
ultimate objective however is to make sure that we raise the
maximum amount of money to continue to enrich the lives of
WA's special children," said Mr Wharton.

"The event was specifically timed to fit in with the
opening of The Perth Centre, with its central location and
facilities enabling us to showcase the very best local, interstate
and international talent," he added.

The Perth Centre's Chief Executive, Paul D'Arcy said
his team is looking forward to welcoming the stars of Telethon to
the new venue, along with the children and families of Perth.

"We are proud to be aligned with an event that is so
close to the heart of every West Australian," he said.

"As the host venue for this year's event and a major
supporter for the first time, we hope we can make a real difference
to the important fundraising efforts of Telethon. I'm sure
everyone who attends Telethon events here at The Perth Centre and
those who watch the live telecast will love the changes," Mr
D'Arcy said.

Telethon was established in 1968, when a group of senior
executives from Channel Seven Perth registered a charitable trust
dedicated to raising funds to improve the lives of children and
young people throughout Western Australia. Since its inception,
Telethon has raised over $65 million and provided much needed
financial assistance to beneficiaries including the Telethon
Institute for Child Health Research, Princess Margaret Hospital for
Children and a broad range of other charities and not for profit
organisations throughout Western Australia.